Trump Administration Freezes $584M Funding for UCLA Amid Protests
The Trump administration has frozen $584 million in federal funding for UCLA following allegations of antisemitism linked to pro-Palestinian protests. UCLA is seeking talks to restore funding while advocating for academic freedom and free speech. The move has sparked concerns about government intervention in university affairs.
The Trump administration has halted $584 million in federal funding for UCLA. This freeze follows government accusations regarding antisemitism related to pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the university, UCLA announced on Wednesday.
With the threat of funding cuts looming, UCLA has initiated discussions with federal authorities to restore financial support. University President James Milliken emphasized that cutting funds fails to address antisemitism while rights advocates warn about the implications for free speech.
Similar situations have unfolded at other universities, including Columbia and Brown, which have settled government probes. Stanford's student newspaper has sued the Trump administration, citing censorship concerns among student writers, amidst rising tensions over academic freedom.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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